Globo

When I purchased this lovely little globe necklace, the salesclerk looked confused that I'd want it. Holding it up with one hand, and pointing with the other he declared, "That's all in Spanish. You can't use that."

That's my WTF expression. 

I dunno, does anyone buy a teeny-tiny globe necklace because they plan to use it? Would the fact that it is in Spanish make that much of a difference if you were using it? I reckon Australia would still be Australia in Spanish, and so on. I'd like to think I possess enough general geography knowledge that I could manage it if something in life necessitated peering at the globe around my neck to see if Canada borders the United States. 

What struck me was how serious the man was about it being a functional object. He didn't seem otherwise unintelligent, which now makes me wonder in hindsight if it was some sort of racist comment I didn't pick up on at the time. As someone who is routinely mistaken for Latina, it is all the more confusing. As I wasn't angrily told to, "Go back where you came from!" I'll assume it probably wasn't racism, at least not the blatant sort.  Very odd. 

 We had some wild weather last evening (100 mph winds, downpours, hail, etc.) and the weather service just issued a tornado watch for this afternoon and evening. I was surprised we didn't lose power last evening and I'm hoping for the best tonight. We have a proper basement at this house, unlike the dirt storm cellar on the farm. I still take the weather warnings seriously after being through a tornado, but I don't dread sitting it out quite as much. For the moment, we're in a watch and wait mode, and the weather is quite nice at present.

Dramatic clouds, but blue skies behind.

I've never made a scarf-blouse, but I was happy to find this one for a dollar. The sleeves are sewn to the side of the body eliminating the problem I was having earlier with large sleeves. The silky material is fun, and the print interesting. It would probably look better on someone with smaller boobs.

Yep, that's my opinion on the concept of, "Flattering" clothes. Wear it if you like it and fuck anyone that doesn't.

Outfit Particulars:

Scarf blouse-New Life Thrift

90's skirt-Sears

Gucci shoes-Goodwill ($7.99! I know, I nearly peed myself with excitement)

Betsey Johnson purse-Hand-Me-Ups

Bangles-all over

Globe necklace-Goodwill

Earrings-Shop Ko at least 15 years ago

80's belt-Goodwill

Ring-Goodwill

Fragrance-Bal a Versailles

That's what a $500.00 pair of shoes looks like (I saw some listed for even more new with the box). I guess you pay for the little inter-locking G's on the sole? Walking around, it isn't like they're a whole hell of a lot different from a pair of sandals I can pick up at K Mart, but hey, Luxury Goods! Imagine having enough money that you'd wear something a couple of times and then simply donate it to Goodwill. Well, I can't imagine it. 

 A nice Betsey Johnson bag is more my idea of a luxury item. I think I paid around three dollars for it at HAnd-Me-Ups.

Those puffy white clouds have turned menacing in the time it took to write this post, so I'm off to unplug all my electronics in the event of lightning and power outages. I'll see you later unless I end up over the rainbow in which case, I won't be clicking my ruby slippers to get back here anytime soon.

"Auntie Em, Autie Em, Toto peed in my bed again!"